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Researchers have spent more than a year following the progress of the world's first partial heart transplant of an infant at Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center, (Photo: The Monroe Family.)

World's first partial heart transplant proves successful through soon to be two-year-old

Emily Andrews,

January 3, 2024

For many, the new year means "out with the old, in with the new," (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Closet cleanouts causing clutter for a good cause in Hampstead

Emily Andrews,

January 2, 2024

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Pet Pals: Adult Beagle mix mix looking for forever home

WWAY News,

January 2, 2024

Lots of people are looking forward to a refreshing start to the New Year. Some are testing the waters at the 9th Annual Wrightsville Plunge, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Hundreds of people plunging into 2024 for a good cause

Emily Andrews,

January 1, 2024

Many people were caught off guard this weekend with a ‘Blue Alert’ which indicates a law enforcement officer is either missing, seriously injured, or has been killed in the line of duty, (Photo: WWAY News).

North Carolina Department of Public Safety emergency alerts and what they signify

Emily Andrews,

January 1, 2024

WWAY spoke with both the Wilmington and Leland Police Departments about how to transition into 2024 with ease, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Police: How to celebrate New Year's Eve night safely

Emily Andrews,

December 29, 2023

With New Year's Eve two days away, many are rushing to donate items or make contributions before the end of the year.

Charitable Donations and Tax Deductions: What you need to know

Emily Andrews,

December 29, 2023

Electronics are a popular gift during the holiday season. You may be wondering what to do with your outdated tech devices, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Why you should be recycling your electronics

Emily Andrews,

December 28, 2023

Good Shepherd Center makes plans for 2024

Emily Andrews,

December 27, 2023

With 2023 coming to a close, many people are planning out their New Year celebrations and resolutions, (Photo: WWAY News).

Cape Fear folks making plans to ring in the new year

Emily Andrews,

December 27, 2023

Pet Pals: 1 Year Old Male Huskey Shepard Mix Looking For Forever Home

Pet Pals: 1-year old male Huskey-Shepard mix looking for forever home

WWAY News,

December 27, 2023

Saying goodbye to Christmas. But not for those who like to give their decorations a longer life past December 25, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

How long should Christmas decorations stay up?

Emily Andrews,

December 26, 2023

Christmas has come to a close. But people everywhere are still finding ways to spend time with family and friends, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Friends and families go to the movies for the holidays

Emily Andrews,

December 26, 2023

Military command ready to track Santa, and everyone can follow along

WWAY News,

December 22, 2023

The rush to head home for the holidays is on, (Photo: WWAY News).

Hectic highways anticipated for the holiday

Emily Andrews,

December 22, 2023

A catholic school in the Cape Fear is holding a raffle and it may be of interest to area “Swifties," (Photo: Tanner Blue/WWAY News).

Wilmington's St. Mary Catholic School holding raffle for Taylor Swift concert tickets

Emily Andrews,

December 22, 2023

One non-profit organization in the Cape Fear granted hundreds of Christmas wishes on Wednesday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Good Shepherd Center toy give away grants dozens of Christmas wishes

Emily Andrews,

December 20, 2023

Respiratory illness cases are on the rise, particularly in young people, which is why Novant Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions at its hospitals, (Photo: WWAY News).

RSV and flu cases on the rise

Emily Andrews,

December 20, 2023

Blood Drive encouraging people to "love like Wayne" being held in memory of Chadbourn man, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Blood Drive encouraging people to "love like Wayne" being held in memory of Chadbourn man

Emily Andrews,

December 19, 2023

As temperatures drop, many are turning to space heaters to keep warm, (Photo: Courtesy of Evan Wright).

Staying warm safely with space heaters

Emily Andrews,

December 18, 2023

A Cape Fear non-profit is getting their hands dirty this weekend and asking for your help, (Photo: WWAY News).

Plastic Ocean Project planting trees at New Hanover County Landfill Saturday

Emily Andrews,

December 15, 2023

Toys for Tots came to WWAY on Friday to load up hundreds of toys you've donated for the last few weeks, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

WWAY sends off Toys for Tots donations

Emily Andrews,

December 15, 2023

One school is getting creative and festive with ways to fundraise, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus Christian Academy to host 'Merry Christmas Market' Saturday

Emily Andrews,

December 14, 2023

The Northwest Police Department is asking for your help in a 2021 missing persons case, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Northwest Police Department offers cash reward in missing persons case

Emily Andrews,

December 14, 2023